Description
Of Malta proper, with its 96 sq. miles and its capital Valetta, we have all doubtless heard. But Gozo, with its 26 sq. miles and its little capital town of Victoria, we know less well; despite the claim of its inhabitants that they are to the “Maltese” proper what the Scottish are to the English, providing most of the energy and much of the intelligence of Maltese activities at home and overseas. The purpose of this book is to bring before the public some of these less known matters, more especially the way in which during the nineteenth century the Maltese people and the British government faced the “Nemesis of over-population” and the “harsh necessity to emigrate abroad”. Bound in pale blue cloth with gilt text on the spine. No dustjacket. Book is signed in ink on the second page by the original owner. Some foxing to pages, mainly the first few pages and endpapers. Sun bleaching to spine and top part of the boards. Hardcover. Published by Georgian House, Melbourne, Australia 1954
